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Naira closes at N362.30 to dollar at investors’ window
The Naira on Wednesday closed at N362.30 to the dollar at the investors’ window, with investors trading a total of 147.8 million dollars. At the Bureau de Change (BDC) window, the naira was sold at N360 to the dollar, while the Pound…
FG, States, LGs share N821.86bn in July
The Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, has disbursed the sum of N821.86 billion to the three tiers of government in July, from the revenue generated in June 2018. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, the…
Alleged husband killer, Maryam Sanda names new baby after father in-law
Maryam Sanda, the alleged killer of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, on Wednesday in Abuja named her new born baby according to Islamic rite. Maryam was granted bail when it was discovered that she was pregnant and there were no…
Why we want N189.2 billion for 2019 election — INEC
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has given reasons to justify the increase in the 2019 election budget. He said this on Wednesday during the budget presentation of the 2019…
After two years, detained Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri freed
Jones Abiri, the Nigerian journalist detained for over two years has been released. The journalist was released on Wednesday evening after he met his bail conditions, his lawyer told…
I may run for president – Al-Mustapha, ex-Abacha CSO
Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, says he will join the presidential race if prevailed upon by Nigerians to do so.Mr Al-Mustapha, a retired major, gave the indication Wednesday…
Adeosun appointed NBET board chairman
The Nigerian government has reconstituted the Board of Directors of the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET) with Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, as the new chairman. The Director of Information,…
PDP senators ‘keeping vigil at National Assembly over Saraki’
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators are taking turns to sleep over at the National Assembly Complex to prevent a noctunal removal of Senate President Bukola Saraki by their All Progressives Congress (APC) colleagues, a senator said…
Buratai, 49 senior officers take language test in Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai and 49 senior officers on Wednesday at the Army Headquarters, Abuja took a language proficiency test in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba languages. Brig.-Gen Texas Chukwu, the army spokesman, said…
Ogun landlord kills self, blames son in suicide note
Gloom enveloped Majekolagbe Street, Ibafo, Ogun State on Wednesday after the remains of the street founder, Adewale Majekolagbe, were found dangling from a rope in his house. Our correspondent, who visited the area, saw residents and…
Group lauds Lagos APC’s direct primary adoption
The United Action for Change has commended the Lagos State All Progressives Congress for its decision to adopt direct primary to pick its candidates for the 2019 general elections. The group described the decision as victory for its…
MTN takes N200bn loan from 12 Nigerian banks
MTN Nigeria has signed an N200 billion medium-term loan agreement with 12 Nigerian banks. FBN Quest is the facility agent of the loan deal which was signed on Wednesday. According to the company, the loan is to help fund its…
BREAKING: Victor Moses announces retirement from international football
Chelsea winger, Victor Moses, has announced his retirement from international football. Moses who switched allegiance to play for Nigeria after initially featuring for the English Youth teams, said on Thursday that he would like to…
JUST IN: I’m considering running against Buhari in 2019 — Saraki
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has said that he is considering running against President Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential election billed for February, 2019. The former governor of Kwara state said he can make the change…
Obanikoro Advised To Withdraw From Lagos West Senatorial Seat Race
Barring any last minute change of mind, former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, will withdraw from the race for Lagos West senatorial seat on the platform of the APC. New Telegraph gathered from multiple…
2019 polls: INEC to feed policemen with N6bn
Feeding of policemen during the 2019 polls will gulp N6bn. This is contained in the budget for the polls presented to the House of Representatives by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Lawmakers have raised eyebrows…
Shakeup looms at DSS as Buhari decides acting DG’s fate
There were indications in Abuja, on Tuesday, that the Department of State Services might soon carry out a massive deployment of its personnel across the country, The PUNCH has learnt.The expected transfer, according to reliable sources,…
Governors spent over N2trn on police equipment in 10 years
Governors have reportedly spent more than N2 trillion to boost police operations nationwide. This is contained in a new a research conducted by the media department of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and published in the July…
You have spent your own time… leave Buhari alone – Tinubu tells Obasanjo
Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has asked ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to leave President Muhammadu Buhari alone. Tinubu said this while addressing party members at a stakeholders meeting in…
Man drags father-in-law to court
A 35-year-old man, Haruna Ali, on Tuesday sued his father-in-law, Adamu Mai-Takaima, at a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna, over alleged abduction of his wife.The complainant told the court that his wife, Hadiza Haruna, had…
US Embassy Closes Abuja Consular Section ‘Until Further Notice’
The U.S Embassy has announced a temporary closure of its Abuja Consulate section until further notice. This means all consular appointments at the Abuja US Embassy for visa and American Citizen Service are temporarily on hold. This…
INEC to announce elections programme on Friday
•Extends voter registration by two weeks •Parties to get go-ahead for electioneering on Friday The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the registration of 23 new parties ahead of the 2019 general election.…
Banking access lowest in Northeast, Southeast – Report
•Southwest leads in financial access NorthEast and Southeast regions have the least access to banking, a report on financial access touch-points released yesterday has shown. With five per cent financial access touch-points for…
Anger over Saraki’s refusal to recall National Assembly
MOVES to reconvene the National Assembly remained unsuccessful yesterday, even as the row sparked by the long recess grew. Senate President Bukola Saraki and House Speaker Yakubu Dogara said there was no agreement that the National…